(CNN)–We want your take on this historic election. In ten words or less (yes, we're counting) please add a comment below or send us an iReport video or audio recording of yourself describing what you see your role being in this election, why you vote, or what politics and this election means to you. In adding your comment below, be sure to include your email address (which will remain unpublished). We will contact the finalists whose quotes will be used in a new promotional campaign and in turn receive a CNN=Politics swag bag (read: free stuff).

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McClellan described the 3 decade progressive deterioration of our political system (neglected personalities); we desperately need change.

July 21, 2008 05:30 pm at 5:30 pm |

Al

Two powerful candidates, but wish national press would stop coverage until October 1.

July 21, 2008 05:31 pm at 5:31 pm |

randall bird

its a joke obama is the big joke

July 21, 2008 05:31 pm at 5:31 pm |

Karen - Missouri

it means "do it yourself" research and no longer depending on the media to slant views. It means getting involved, actually researching candidates instead of letting others make up our minds for us. It means I no long trust news stories on politics.

July 21, 2008 05:31 pm at 5:31 pm |

Ann L. Nash

Politics should be principle and commitment.

July 21, 2008 05:32 pm at 5:32 pm |

Jeremy

Clinton VP 08'

July 21, 2008 05:35 pm at 5:35 pm |

TD-Texas

This election means simply EVERYTHING to me!!

July 21, 2008 05:40 pm at 5:40 pm |

Ridgeway

Like an umpire's call. It always makes someone unhappy.

July 21, 2008 05:43 pm at 5:43 pm |

D&D

My VOTE, part of this election history, makes a difference.

July 21, 2008 05:44 pm at 5:44 pm |

JohnLee

US voting gives me the fantasy that my vote counts!

July 21, 2008 05:44 pm at 5:44 pm |

Get a Clue, St Louis, MO

I will vote because I can; my right, my voice.

July 21, 2008 05:46 pm at 5:46 pm |

BILL PERSONS

VOTING AGAINST "PORK BARRELL " POLITICIANS.

July 21, 2008 05:52 pm at 5:52 pm |

Lew in Atlanta

2 lousy candidates means trouble for Amercia.

July 21, 2008 05:52 pm at 5:52 pm |

Peter

I might be twelve but this election takes our direction

July 21, 2008 05:53 pm at 5:53 pm |

R.

It's better than doing nothing.

July 21, 2008 05:53 pm at 5:53 pm |

Sharon

Forty Years registered Democrat who switch to Independent.

July 21, 2008 05:53 pm at 5:53 pm |

dl

Relighting the beacon that was the United States of America.

July 21, 2008 05:54 pm at 5:54 pm |

ali

it means a lot of laughs about republicans,and a lot of hope and change for americans.

July 21, 2008 05:56 pm at 5:56 pm |

Alvin Jacklick

Exercising my right to elect my leaders.

July 21, 2008 05:57 pm at 5:57 pm |

Mikey

Wondering why Mike, Syracuse NY doesn't get it? Yes, we can!

July 21, 2008 05:58 pm at 5:58 pm |

Brandon Hillary PUMA 4Mc

Fighting for what I believe in–not being silenced !!!

July 21, 2008 05:58 pm at 5:58 pm |

Greg - Kansas

One voice, joining the chorus, calling for a new America.

July 21, 2008 05:58 pm at 5:58 pm |

danyelle

Problems today can't be fixed by those who created them yesterday

obama 08

July 21, 2008 05:59 pm at 5:59 pm |

Willy

I am sure that the media will help the Obama's play the victims to get the “awl” from the liberals so they will fall head over the heels with the rookie’s.

July 21, 2008 06:01 pm at 6:01 pm |

Willy

It would mean more if the media would get out of the politics and just report the news not steer it.